scrimp

scrimp Definition

scrimp (skrimp)

transitive verb

Etymology: prob. < Scand, as in Swed skrympa, to shrink, akin to OE scrimman, Ger schrumpfen < IE base *(s)kremb-, to turn, twist, shrink

intransitive verb

to be sparing and frugal; try to make ends meet; economize

adjective

curtailed; scanty

scrimp Related Forms

scrimp′er noun

scrimp Synonyms

conserve, cut corners, pinch pennies, pinch, skimp; see also economize, save 3.

scrimp Usage Examples

Preposition: on

feature: Even at the budget end of the market, the Northern Diver Sea Eagle BC hasn't scrimped on features.

Modifying Another Word

n't: Even at the budget end of the market, the Northern Diver Sea Eagle BC has n't scrimped on features.
not: Incorrect Equipment - Do not scrimp on equipment, particularly safety equipment.
never: Having been establised for 11 years, the club has never scrimped on the quality of its performers.

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